A marathon cabinet session stretching into early Monday designated Strategic Affairs Minister Ron Dermer to spearhead Israel's response to Washington's ultimatum on increasing humanitarian aid to northern Gaza. The appointment follows direct communications from the White House to the Prime Minister's Office, mandating the restoration of aid flows to northern Gaza within a 30-day timeframe.
Sources have revealed to Israel Hayom that this is the reason why Israel has not yet launched an official campaign against the UN Refugee Agency. Without disseminating the information, the international community remains unaware of the rationale behind the proposed law to sever ties between Israel and the agency.
The head of the UN, under whose leadership war broke out in Ukraine and in the Middle East, has been nominated for promoting world peace, alongside an organization whose employees were involved in acts of massacre and kidnapping. The International Criminal Court in The Hague is also among the nominees for the prestigious prize.
Higgins points finger at Israeli Embassy as he faces criticism over correspondence with Masoud Pezeshkian, yet screenshots proved Iranians circulated the letter.
Brass hold marathon sessions to devise an action plan as the Palestinian Authority pushes for sweeping measures. If Ramallah follows through on its threats and violates the Oslo Accords, Jerusalem won't hesitate to "go all the way."
Mojtaba Amani, Iran's ambassador to Lebanon, took to social media on Wednesday to refute swirling rumors about his supposed defection to Israel. "These rumors have been disseminated by Israeli psychological warfare networks, stemming from their apprehension about potential Iranian responses."
The Taipei authorities' Mainland Affairs Council announced late Sunday that Wang Yitai's September 14 performance would not proceed, and the artist has been barred from entering the island.
Jerusalem retaliates against Oslo's recognition of a Palestinian state and decision to join the anti-Israel ICC lawsuit.
Israeli Minister of Foreign Affairs Israel Katz responded to Erdogan's antisemitic claim that Western countries were "taken hostage by the Zionists in Israel" on X, "Erdogan, the ones taken hostage are the citizens of Turkey, trapped in your dictatorship. You blocked Instagram for 57 million users in your country but left access to your own Instagram account."
The diplomatic cold shoulder from Foreign Minister Israel Katz comes against a backdrop of strained relations, most notably Oslo's recognition of a Palestinian state.